Category: bandits

Bandits kill Kwara monarch, abduct wife, two others

Unidentified gunmen, on Thursday night, invaded Koro community, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, killed the community’s monarch, Olukoro of Koro, General Segun Aremu, (rtd) and abducted his wife, alongside two others. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who confirmed the incident, condemned the killing of the Olukoro of Koro, describing it as reckless, shocking and […]

Five vigilantes missing after clash with bandits in Katsina

Five vigilante members have gone missing after battling bandits at Dogon Marke village in Safana LGA, Katsina State. The vigilantes disappeared while trying to prevent the hoodlums from escaping a military airstrike that reportedly took place at about 7:30 pm yesterday around the Zakka, Yauni vicinity in Safana LGA. The source revealed that the military […]

Bandits: Troops rescue three victims in Taraba

Troops of the 114 Battalion (Rear) of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in Jalingo, have rescued three individuals who fell victim to kidnappers in Taraba State. In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday in Jalingo, the state capital, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Lieutenant Olubodunde Oni said: “acting on […]

After 10 years of barrenness, bandits kill nursing mother, her mum in FCT

Despite the efforts of the security operatives to tackle the deteriorating security crisis in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, killings and abduction of residents have continued, DAILY POST reports. The blood-thirsty assailants, who have been causing mayhem in the nation’s capital city, recently intensified their unprovoked attacks on residents. Although the security operatives recently […]

Troops confront bandits in Taraba, recover arms, ammunition

Troops of 6 Brigade, stationed in Jalingo, Taraba State, were involved in a fierce confrontation with notorious bandits in the Wukari Local Government Area. Brigadier Kinsley Uwa, the Brigade Commander, revealed that the clash erupted in response to gunshots heard near a disputed land along Tsukundi Road in Wukari. The 93 Battalion, operating under 6 […]

Police engage Abuja bandits in shootout, kill three – Official

The police said the shootout occurred on Friday around 2 a.m. in a forest that links Abuja to Kaduna State. The post Police engage Abuja bandits in shootout, kill three – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

Troops eliminate three bandits, seize weapons in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigeria Army in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, have neutralized three bandits and recovered arms and ammunition. The special operation which took place in Chibi Village, of Karim-Lamido local government crea of the state, was said to have been made possible following an intelligence report. The swift […]

How looser gun laws could deepen Nigeria’s security crisis

With multiple violent conflicts, banditry and porous borders that enable weapons smuggling, gun liberalisation could backfire. The post How looser gun laws could deepen Nigeria’s security crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

How looser gun laws could deepen Nigeria’s security crisis

With multiple violent conflicts, banditry and porous borders that enable weapons smuggling, gun liberalisation could backfire. The post How looser gun laws could deepen Nigeria’s security crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

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